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Surge in burglaries threatens ICT infrastructure in KwaZulu-Natal schools
KwaZulu-Natal schools are grappling with a troubling surge in burglaries that jeopardise their ICT infrastructure, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures from education officials and community leaders.
Outrage as laptops stolen from school’s newly established cyberlab
A rural school in KwaZulu-Natal faces a setback as its newly established cyberlab was robbed of 20 laptops and essential IT equipment, prompting calls for urgent police action and community involvement.
Teacher's actions spark outrage after using dog whistle on autistic student
A primary school teacher is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly using an electronic dog whistle on a six-year-old autistic boy who is highly sensitive to sound.
Gauteng Education MEC takes a stand against rising gang violence in schools
Gauteng MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, urgently calls for community action to combat escalating gang violence in schools, following alarming incidents that threaten the safety of learners and educators.
Child safety first | Bosa applauds Gwarube's push for urgent school staff vetting
Build One South Africa strongly endorses Minister Gwarube's decisive call for mandatory vetting of all school staff against the National Register for Sex Offenders, while demanding clear timelines and accountability following the horrific Eastern Cape child rape case that exposed critical gaps in school safety measures.